Buffy wasn't sure what she'd been expecting when she saw Faith on the other side of the door. Given the way Faith had just stormed out of their apartment last week, Buffy wasn't sure she'd see her again anytime soon.

It was a strange sight, seeing Faith standing there with one of those cheap heart-shaped boxes of chocolate you got from the drug store, too.

"I-" Faith started, hesitantly, then trailed off. Buffy just stood there, unsure if she wanted to hear Faith out. Part of her just wanted to slam the door in her girlfriend's face.

God, what is she even? We didn't really officially breakup. Is she still my girlfriend, or my ex, or what?

"Buffy… God, I… after what I said, I wouldn't blame you for just kicking me out, just… I'm not asking for you to just let me in, just forget about it… just… hear me out? Please? I… I came to apologize." Buffy watched Faith actually swallow nervously, something she'd never seen her do. She'd seen Faith hesitant a few times, nervous once or twice - like the time Faith had first asked her out on a date a year ago…

Buffy just stood there for a long moment, then slowly, stepped aside, silently letting Faith enter. She could hear Faith's apology. She could do that much.

Nodding, Faith walked in and she started to hold out the box of chocolates, "I know it's…" Faith cut herself off, giving a hollow, self-depricating chuckle. "I had a whole thing planned out… I…" She closed her eyes a moment and took a breath. "God, Buffy, I'm an ass. I was just - you… you're the best thing that's ever happened to me… and- and I just… I screwed it up. I always screw it up. And you…"

"I'm sorry. There's nothinge else I can say, really. It's all just excuses. I… just… I'm sorry. I'm so sorry." Faith almost chanted her apology.

"You can't just… apologize like that and expect that to be it, Faith." Buffy said slowly. "I mean…why? Why did you say that? You say I'm the best thing to happen to you… you certainly weren't acting like it." And to hear that Faith thought that about her… It was a little overwheming. She…

Buffy was pretty sure she loved Faith, after their year together. But still… to be the 'best thing to happen' to someone? That was a lot of pressure to be under. And it still didn't address what Faith had said to her. How she'd lashed out at her.

Faith bit her lip, "I… I don't have a good answer for you, Buffy. I just…" Faith slumped a little, a few tears coming to her eyes. "I- I'll go." She started to turn, but Buffy wasn't having it. She wanted an answer. She needed an answer from Faith. She grabbed Faith's shoulder and turned her around, the took her hand and half pulled her to the couch. Buffy pushed the other Slayer gently onto the couch.

"No. You're not leaving. God - Faith… I'm pissed as hell at you. And you're not leaving until you can give me that explanation… I'm not just going to let you leave and give up on us either. I'm not giving up on us."